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James Manning

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James Manning
James has had a long and sometimes distinguished career working in the magazine industry, having written and edited a number of music publications in his native Melbourne, before starting the Australian edition of British “pop music bible” Smash Hits in 1984. He ran the title successfully for over a decade before moving on to edit other publications and later run a successful photo agency. In 1999 he took over as publisher and editor of Mediaweek.
ARIA Chart Report: Welcome to Ariana World
Entertainment

ARIA Chart Report: Welcome to Ariana World

• All 12 album tracks have infiltrated the singles chart this week.

by James ManningFeb 18, 2019

TV Ratings Feb 14: 10 recovers with Gogglebox top 10, Changing Rooms better
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 14: 10 recovers with Gogglebox top 10, Changing Rooms better

• Big Bash League semifinal leads Seven to first survey win

by James ManningFeb 15, 2019

Ratings for Married indicate why Nine really wanted Australian Open
Television

Ratings for Married indicate why Nine really wanted Australian Open

'We always sat there very, very envious of the Australian Open tennis as a promotional platform.'

by James ManningFeb 15, 2019

10’s new property show not just for Instagram stars and carpenters
Television

10’s new property show not just for Instagram stars and carpenters

• Network 10 EP Sarah Thornton on making Changing Rooms

by James ManningFeb 14, 2019

InStyle refresh includes red carpet welcome for new cover stars
Features

InStyle refresh includes red carpet welcome for new cover stars

• Instagram superstar Celeste Barber indicative of changing tastes

by James ManningFeb 14, 2019

TV Ratings February 13: Sex talk in Yes Week helps keep MAFS, Nine #1
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings February 13: Sex talk in Yes Week helps keep MAFS, Nine #1

• Hall of Famers from Margaret River score on My Kitchen Rules

by James ManningFeb 13, 2019

Gardening Australia: ABC lifestyle veteran marks a milestone
Television

Gardening Australia: ABC lifestyle veteran marks a milestone

• Celebrating 30 years on air, party starts this Friday night

by James ManningFeb 13, 2019

Box Office: Weekend dips below $10m, Queen biopic’s record earn
Entertainment

Box Office: Weekend dips below $10m, Queen biopic’s record earn

There were four movies earning over $1m on the weekend.

by James ManningFeb 12, 2019

How Bauer's Take 5 keeps its growing audience entertained
Publishing

How Bauer's Take 5 keeps its growing audience entertained

• Real life category expands as new titles meet increased demand

by James ManningFeb 12, 2019

ARIA Charts: Billie Eilish, Ariana rules, soundtrack tops albums again
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Billie Eilish, Ariana rules, soundtrack tops albums again

• US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish had a good crack at top spot this week

by James ManningFeb 11, 2019

Sports Week: BBL finals, Legend retires, Optus digital deal
Sports

Sports Week: BBL finals, Legend retires, Optus digital deal

• The two semifinals will be played on Thursday and Friday this week on Seven and Fox Cricket.

by James ManningFeb 11, 2019

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